Prime Chinese - Lagos

I doubt after three visits that I will visit again. Having said that it may seem strange that I think the setting is nice, the food is good and not overpriced and the service is attentive. However, the dining experience is completely ruined by the loud, repetitive cacophony of noise that masquerades as music. Mostly instrumental it is just a rhythmic beat played loudly again and again again. Attempts to ask the staff to turn it off or turn it down (even when I was the only customer in the restaurant late one night). Lagos is a city which is filled with noise morning, noon and night. When I go to dine especially with others I want to enjoy their company and their conversation in relative quiet. This restaurants inflexibility on the cacophony of sound assaulting my ears hinders this. I would rather go to a restaurant and compromise slightly on food, value or service but be able to talk and not leave with a throbbing headache than have my evening ruined by the beat!! Don’t get me wrong I am happy to have decent background music. This is not background, it’s not decent and it certainly isn’t music. But.... if you are hearing impaired you will like it!!

I have went to this place on three or four occasions and each time I’ve went, I’ve brought people with me from the USA. I myself is new to Nigeria from The USA, and on each occasion I have been taken advantage of!! The waiters are crooks! So the incident last night was that I ordered Egg fried rice and vegetable fried rice. I also ordered a noodle dish, which each item was at least 3,500N or less. After I’ve ordered, I closed the menu and said, “that’s all for me!” And handed the waiter back the menu. The waiter then decides to “ask” whether I wanted a “sauce” that will “go” with my rice. My thoughts automatically went to my knowledge of “sauce” for when you’re eating Chinese Food in the US which is usually sweet-n-sour, teriyaki, eel sauce, etc. Now, the waiter goes on to name these sauces saying, Chicken, beef, or Prawns sauce. I informed him I don’t eat meat, so maybe a sauce that would go best with the rice. Without informing me of the cost he brought me a sauce costing 6,500N. Why would they do such a thing without clarifying or informing someone that the “sauce” would cost!!? Especially someone that don’t know what “sauce” means. Instead they use words such as “goes with” and try to convince you that you should order something else and don’t you it would cost you a certain amount of money for it!! That is the definition of a 419, Nigerian crook!! They will find ways to talk you out of your money. Whether it be online, in person, at a restaurant, in an Uber, at a church, at a store, or even in your own home!! In Nigeria, you are not safe from financial crooks anywhere you go!! This is just a WARNING for my international people wanting to visit Nigeria or sea with Nigerians in Nigerian...BE CAREFUL!! They know how to lie, cheat and trick you!! All though I could have paid for the “Prawn Sauce” the point of the matter is that it’s the PRINCIPLE!! All I know is Customer Service isn’t Customer service in Naija!!! Especially at this Restaurant. So guess what, I am NEVER GOING HERE or recommending my friends or anyone to go here!!! And oh...saw Olamide there, Olamide spend your money elsewhere, they are crooks here!!! ‍ Just saying!! Never again!!

Had early dinner at prime Chinese and it was good. Place is spacious and can host groups. It is neat and well kept and has a nicely stocked bar. Good music wafts as you eat. They also deliver. Their staff is friendly and helpful as they can assist in menu selection. Price was fairly ok considering its location. Overall, a nice visit.

I had passed this location several times without knowing there was a nice restaurant there. The place was quiet, staff were friendly and courteous. We had a party of 8 persons celebrating the birthday of a great friend and mentor. Food was tasty as nice. There were also very healthy options for the health conscious even for drinks as I had a delicious smoothie to go with my meal. I can't speak about pricing as I wasn't the one picking the bill.

Ordered cocktails which took 20 minutes to arrive but taste good once received. We ordered various rice and fish dishes and the taste was on par with Uk Chinese food. Didn't agree with the service Charge but apart from that food was very good